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Your 10-day itinerary, day by day
This ten-day route follows the supplied Wetu itinerary exactly: two nights at Victoria Falls, three nights in Hwange and four nights split between two Mana Pools camps. The listed airport transfers, road transfers and shared charter flights connect each stage, and the journey can be tailored around your dates and priorities.
Duration10 days
Guide price$10,125
RouteVictoria Falls to Harare
Where you stay4 lodges & camps
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
This guide price is based on 2026 season rates.
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Arrive at Victoria Falls
A Wild Horizons transfer takes you from Victoria Falls International Airport to Pioneers Victoria Falls. Settle in for two nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis in the lodge's quiet residential setting, with time to arrange Victoria Falls activities separately around your arrival and interests.
OvernightPioneers Victoria Falls (2 nights)
- Days 3-5
Deteema Springs in northern Hwange
Transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport and fly by shared charter to Robins Airstrip, followed by the camp road transfer. Spend three fully inclusive nights at Deteema Springs Camp, where morning and evening game drives explore the spring-fed landscape. Guide-dependent walking safaris and birding are also available when conditions allow.
OvernightDeteema Springs Camp (3 nights)
- Days 6-7
Kavinga Safari Camp, Mana Pools
Return by road to Robins Airstrip and fly by shared charter to Rukomechi Airstrip for Kavinga Safari Camp. Spend two fully inclusive nights above the Rukomechi riverbed, with game drives, guided walks and wildlife viewing from the camp's waterhole and photographic hides.
OvernightKavinga Safari Camp (2 nights)
- Days 8-9
Vundu Camp beside the Zambezi
Fly by shared charter from Rukomechi Airstrip to Mana West Airstrip and continue to Vundu Camp for two fully inclusive nights. Explore Mana Pools through game drives and guided walks, with canoeing, birdwatching and catch-and-release fishing among the camp's listed activities.
OvernightVundu Camp (2 nights)
- Day 10
Fly to Harare
After your final morning in Mana Pools, transfer to Mana West Airstrip and board the shared charter flight to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare, where the itinerary ends.
Your route through Zimbabwe
The journey begins at Victoria Falls, moves east into Hwange and then follows shared charter connections to two different parts of Mana Pools before finishing in Harare.
- 1Victoria Falls
- 2Deteema Springs Camp, Hwange
- 3Kavinga Safari Camp, Mana Pools
- 4Vundu Camp, Mana Pools
- 5Harare
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Camp markers are regional, while the airport, airstrip and camp transfers follow the supplied Wetu transport plan.
Where you'll stay
The four named stays follow the supplied Wetu itinerary, with verified property photography saved into Brilliant Africa's asset library.
Victoria Falls
Pioneers Victoria Falls
A 50-room lodge in a quiet residential part of Victoria Falls, 3.5 kilometres from the Falls. En-suite rooms have air conditioning and private verandas overlooking the gardens and pools, while the central lodge includes indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge, terrace and activity desk. This stay is booked on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Hwange National Park
Deteema Springs Camp
An eight-tent camp set above the natural waters of Deteema Springs in northern Hwange. Raised walkways connect the en-suite tents with the dining area, lounge and pool, while the decks look across a spring-fed landscape visited by wildlife. The fully inclusive stay features morning and evening drives, with guide-dependent walks when conditions allow.
Mana Pools National Park
Kavinga Safari Camp
An intimate camp on a private, unfenced concession above the Rukomechi riverbed, a waterhole and the Zambezi escarpment. Elevated semi-tented rooms look towards the pan below, while the underground photographic hides offer eye-level wildlife viewing. The fully inclusive stay includes game drives and guided walks.
Mana Pools National Park
Vundu Camp
A small bush camp on the banks of the Zambezi River, known for experienced professional guiding and a varied Mana Pools activity programme. Open-air game drives, guided walks, canoeing, birdwatching and catch-and-release fishing reveal the park's floodplains, forests, pools and river channels from different perspectives.
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Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Southern Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Arrival transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to Pioneers Victoria Falls
- Two nights at Pioneers Victoria Falls with breakfast
- Transfer from Pioneers Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls International Airport
- Shared charter flight from Victoria Falls to Robins Airstrip
- Return road transfers between Robins Airstrip and Deteema Springs Camp
- Three fully inclusive nights at Deteema Springs Camp
- Shared charter flight from Robins Airstrip to Rukomechi Airstrip
- Two fully inclusive nights at Kavinga Safari Camp
- Shared charter flight from Rukomechi Airstrip to Mana West Airstrip
- Two fully inclusive nights at Vundu Camp
- Shared charter flight from Mana West Airstrip to Harare
- The scheduled camp activities listed in the itinerary
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated Southern Africa specialist
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
The guide price is $10,125 per person. Your final quote will depend on travel dates, room availability, charter schedules and any changes made to the route. Victoria Falls activities are not included, and premium drinks at Deteema Springs Camp cost extra unless added to your proposal.
Your questions answered
How much does Zimbabwe Focus cost?
The ten-day Zimbabwe Focus itinerary is priced from $10,125 per person. Your final quote will depend on travel dates, room availability, charter schedules and any changes you would like to make.
Where does the trip start and finish?
The itinerary starts at Victoria Falls International Airport and finishes at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. The listed shared charter flights and airport and camp transfers are included.
How do we travel between the safari areas?
A road transfer connects Victoria Falls Airport with Pioneers. Shared charter flights then link Victoria Falls with Robins Airstrip, Robins with Rukomechi, Rukomechi with Mana West and Mana West with Harare. The listed camp transfers complete the route on the ground.
What activities are included in Hwange?
Deteema Springs Camp offers morning and evening game drives. Guide-dependent walking safaris are usually conducted in the morning when weather and terrain conditions allow, and the area also offers excellent birding.
What activities are available in Mana Pools?
Kavinga includes game drives and guided walks, with wildlife viewing from its waterhole and photographic hides. Vundu offers game drives, guided walks, canoeing, birdwatching and catch-and-release fishing.
Can I change the camps or extend the trip?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change the camp level, adjust the pace, add more time at Victoria Falls or combine the route with another part of Zimbabwe or Southern Africa.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
This route combines Victoria Falls, northern Hwange and two distinct Mana Pools settings, with several charter connections between remote camps. Our Southern Africa specialists will tailor the activity balance, camp mix and pace around your dates and priorities.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Interested in Zimbabwe Focus? Tell us your dates, budget and preferred balance of Victoria Falls time, game drives, walking and river activities. A Southern Africa specialist will tailor the camps, flights and pace around you.
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